Spoiler warning! There are some mild spoilers ahead – turn back now if you’re not familiar with the books…
James Potter
This confident (who certain people might call arrogant) Gryffindor happened to be the father of the one and only Harry Potter. A talented wizard, James often used his abilities to cause all sorts of mischief – normally with right-hand man Sirius – whilst a student at Hogwarts. The pair of them have even been compared to fellow pranksters Fred and George Weasley. He also happened to be a talented Quidditch player and was a Chaser on the Gryffindor team. Sometimes known by his Marauder moniker, Prongs, he and his fellow friends did channel some of their energy into accomplishing some pretty complex magic while at school. The Marauder’s Map was the result of one such escapade. While the other Marauders might have thought he was the bee’s knees, fellow Gryffindor Lily Evans was not so keen… at least until their seventh year at Hogwarts.
Sirius Black
This young rebel loved to push boundaries and break the mould – starting with being sorted into Gryffindor when the rest of his pure-blood fanatic family belonged to Slytherin. He and James were the two founding members of the Marauders, having become firm friends while aboard the Hogwarts Express. Sirius’ impulsive streak did cause him some issues while at school and could tip over into unkindness – especially towards a certain long-haired Slytherin. However, fundamentally Padfoot (his Marauder name) was a good person who stood against Dark magic and was entrusted with the role of godfather to a young Harry Potter.
Remus Lupin
The Marauder known as Moony might have been the best Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher that Harry ever had, but there was so much more to the talented Remus Lupin. Intelligent, kind and often an outsider, Lupin found his place amongst the Marauders. While this Gryffindor did have a furry little problem that needed to be kept under wraps, his friends embraced every part of Remus – something he rarely experienced. While he was often the conscience of the group, he did end up a Prefect, he could have the odd moral wobble… especially when it involved turning a blind eye to the activities of the more rambunctious Marauders.
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Peter Pettigrew
The final member of the Marauders, Peter (also known as Wormtail), was the weak link in the group. He might have been sorted into Gryffindor, but courage was not something he was known for. Pettigrew was always on the lookout for those more powerful than him – especially those who could offer him some form of protection. At school that was fellow Gryffindors James, Sirius and Remus – who he tagged along with until the latter eventually asking him to join their gang out of the kindness of his heart. He stayed loyal to them throughout school, with his name even featuring as one of the creators of the Marauder’s Map. After school? Well, let’s just say he took a different path to his school friends.
